Youth Suicide Prevention

This dataset explores what students are struggling with mentally and emotionally almost two years into the pandemic, what help they’re currently seeking, and what colleges and universities can do to offer more counseling and wellness services that meet students’ needs. Survey data was collected from students at more than 100 ...

This data snapshot (PDF, 1 page) details the characteristics and trends of youth victims of suicide and homicide in 2020. While the number of youth suicide victims changed little from 2019 to 2020, the number of youth homicide victims increased 47 percent. Learn more (PDF, 1 page).  

This evaluation of the Interconnected Systems Framework is designed to provide guidance on interconnecting school support systems for behavior and mental health. This research affirms that access to interconnected resources will further improve school climate and student equity. Learn more. 

This webpage showcases a number of online resources dedicated to awareness and treatment of mental health concerns, including a classroom resource on helping teens nurture their mental and emotional health. Learn more.  

This infographic (PDF, 2 pages) highlights the prevalence of youth mental health challenges, information to help address the mental health needs of students, and a sampling of resources, programs, and tools available on SchoolSafety.gov to support K-12 communities in these efforts. Learn more (PDF, 2 pages).  ...

This webpage offers evidence-based information on the effects of bullying for youth who have been bullied, youth who are bullying others, and bystanders. These effects include physical, social, emotional, academic, and mental health issues that often accompany involvement with or proximity to bullying. The relationship between bullying and suicide is ...

SAMHSA is awarding nearly $105 million in grant funding to 54 states and territories in advance of the transition of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from the current 10-digit number to the 988 three-digit dialing code in July. Learn more.  

Findings from the Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (ABES) have been released, and the results highlight the magnitude of the challenges youth faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. ABES provides results on students’ behaviors and experiences during the pandemic related to substance use, mental health and suicide, disruptions to student life, ...

The website for the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has launched. The site provides key information on the background and purpose of the 988 dialing code, which will officially go live on July 16, 2022. 988 will be replacing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number, 1-800-273-8255, which will ...

This tool teaches school professionals how to make their school more inclusive and create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ students. Learn more.